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MiG-17 Fresco vs Yak-141 Freestyle

MiG-17 Fresco vs Yak-141 Freestyle at a glance — top speed 1,145 vs 1,800 km/h, range 2,020 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 6,069 vs 19,500 kg, built 10,649 vs 4 units.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
Yakovlev Yak-141 Freestyle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-141 Freestyle
Specifications
MiG-17 Fresco Yak-141 Freestyle
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Yakovlev
First flight 14 January 1950 9 March 1987
Year introduced 1952 --
Number produced 10649 units 4 units
Average unit price $600K --
Wing area 22.6 m² 31.7 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 10.1 m
Height 3.8 m 5.0 m
Length 11.3 m 18.4 m
Maximum speed 1145 km/h 1800 km/h
Operational range 2,020 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 16,600 m 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,069 kg 19,500 kg
Empty weight 3,919 kg 11,650 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,447 kgf 1 x 11,022 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Yak-141 Freestyle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,800 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,145 km/h, a difference of 655 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Yak-141 Freestyle has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,600 meters (54,461 ft) compared to the Yak-141 Freestyle's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Yak-141 Freestyle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,500 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 6,069 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Yak-141 Freestyle is longer at 18.4 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 4 units of the Yak-141 Freestyle.